Paraformaldehyde

Melting point :120-170 °C (lit.)
Boiling point :107.25°C (rough estimate)
Density :0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density :1.03 (vs air)
vapor pressure :<1.45 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index :1.4540 (estimate)
Flash point :158 °F
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :chlorophenol above 70°C: soluble
form :prilled
color :White to off-white
PH :5.5 (H2O, 20℃)(saturated solution)
Odor :odor of formaldehyde
PH Range :4 - 5.5
explosive limit :7-73%(V)
Water Solubility :sparingly soluble
Merck :14,7025
BRN :102769
Dielectric constant :4.0(Ambient)
Stability :Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, organic acids, strong oxidizing agents, oxides, alkalies, strong bases, amines. Combustible. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air. Liberates poisonous gases on combustion.
InChI :1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
InChIKey :VHWYCFISAQVCCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES :[O-]#[C+H2]
EPA Substance Registry System :Paraformaldehyde (30525-89-4)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H228 Flammable solid Flammable solids Category 1 Category 2 Danger Warning P210, P240,P241, P280, P370+P378 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitisation, Skin Category 1 Warning P261, P272, P280, P302+P352,P333+P313, P321, P363, P501 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Sensitisation, respiratory Category 1 Danger P261, P285, P304+P341, P342+P311,P501 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Warning P201,P202, P281, P308+P313, P405,P501 H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Danger P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321,P405, P501 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 3 P273, P501
Precautionary statements:	P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…